Ritual Worship Research Articles

Reading O’Neill Creatively: Perspectives and Offerings

Reading O’Neill Creatively: Perspectives and Offerings

DIVERSITY OF TIME ZONES AT BURJ KHALIFA IN PERFORMING PRAYERS AND FASTING IN SKYSCRAPERS

Determination or prayer and fasting times is an obligation for Muslims as one of the requirements for the validity of the worship rituals. The period of time for the implementation of prayer and fasting is set following the movement of the sun resulting from the Earth revolution about its axis. Earths 24-hour revolution from west to east bringing about the apparent rising of the sun from the east and its setting in the west is an important factor in determining the time. However, a confusing situation arises for Muslims in determining the actual time for performing worship rituals when they are in high-rise buildings which are in the same position coordinates but at different heights as in towers and skyscraper buildings. This study intends to discuss the time zones with respect to determination of the worshipping time at the tallest skyscraper building in the world at this time i.e., Burj Khalifa. This study is qualitative research using an approach of document analysis. The results of the study found that height difference at Burj Khalifa gives rise to three different time zones according to the altitude. This can serve as a guide to other countries especially Malaysia which also has skyscrapers in the determination of prayer times in such buildings.

Konsep Religiusitas Masyarakat Adat Musi - Talaud

The many sects of belief grow and develop in Indonesia, making some people think that these beliefs are a deviant group. One of the beliefs that live in Indonesia is the Musi Indigenous belief in the Talaud Islands. This study aims to provide a clear and comprehensive picture of the concept of religiosity of the Adat Musi adherents in the Talaud Islands. This research is important because with a clear picture, it is hoped that negative views about the religion of the archipelago or the flow of belief in God Almighty will decrease. This research is a social research with constructivism paradigm and descriptive qualitative approach. The method of data collection was carried out by in-depth interviews. The concept of the religiosity of the Adat Musi can be seen from the teachings of the Adat Musi, the acceptance of revelation by Bawangin Panahal, the rituals of worship, and various kinds of rituals performed by its adherents, starting from the ritual of feeding babies (baptism), marriage rituals, and death rituals. In addition, the ritual of farming and the establishment of houses for the adherents is also an important ritual for the adherents of the Adat Musi. The most emphasized by Adat Musi is the farming ritual which consists of several stages, namely Mallintukku Harele, Mallintukku Wuallannna, and Umanna Amme Wakku.

Ancestor worship in contemporary Japan

This article examines the transformation of ancestor worship in the context of socio-political and religious conditions and identifies the characteristics of worship in contemporary Japanese society and the changes in the form of practices and functions of this worship occurring today.Ancestor worship is not a phenomenon unique to traditional societies: in 21st century Japan, ancestor worship rituals are practiced by a large part of the population. After World War II, Japanese veneration practices underwent significant changes. The post-war modernization and urbanization of Japanese society played a major role in these changes, leading to the breakdown of the traditional family system. The concept of ancestor itself changes: the concept of ancestor tends to expand and begins to extend bilaterally (to both the husband and wife lines). There has been a transition from the “obligatory” concept of an ancestor, which includes all deceased ancestors in the direct line of succession regardless of personal preferences, to an “optional” one, which limits the concept of “ancestor” to close relatives whose memories are dear to the descendant. With the change in the concept of the ancestor, the functions of ancestor veneration also undergo a transformation: the former functions of veneration rituals contributed to the stability of the ie system, while the new ones consist in relieving psychological tensions between the living and the dead and bringing comfort to particular people. There has been a “privatization” of ancestor veneration, that is, a growing dominance of personal functions in veneration. Diversification of family types, especially pronounced in the first decades of the 21st century, is also reflected in the rites of ancestor veneration: alternatives to traditional funerals and new forms of burial and storage of remains are appearing.The article concludes that, despite changes in the functions and forms of ancestor worship, the place given to the dead in their lives by the living remains invariably important. And the individualization of veneration practices and the undying belief of a large part of the Japanese population in the power of ancestor spirits indicate that the ancestor cult in contemporary Japan is apparently at the next stage of its unfolding, but by no means of extinction.

Effect of the implementation of Ritual Worship and School’s Organizational Culture on Students’ Learning Outcomes of SD Metta Maitreya Pekanbaru

This study aims to determine the effect of the implementation of worship and organizational’s culture on students’ results at SD Metta Maitreya Pekanbaru. The research method used was a survey with correlation and regression analysis. The population in this study were all students of SD Metta Maitreya Pekanbaru, while the sample was taken from 146 elementary school students in grades 4, 5 and 6. Data collection was carried out by filling in the research instrument and from the value of the report card. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, Pearson's multiple correlation, determinant coefficient and regression analysis. The results of the analysis showed that there were effects of the implementation of ritual worship and organizational culture on students’ results at SD Metta Maitreya Pekanbaru. It can be seen from the test results of the coefficient of determination (R Square) of 0,083 or 8,3% variance worship and organizational culture that can be explained through learning outcome.

READING ON THE PHENOMENON OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION THROUGH NYADRAN TRADITION IN BANYUMAS DISTRICT

This article aims to describe the interconnection integration of Quranic Tafsir and Anthropology as an analysis of the value of Islamic education in the Nyadran tradition that developed in Semedo Village, Pekuncen District, Banyumas Regency. Nyadran by the Javanese is carried out to welcome the month of Ramadan. At first, Nyadran was a ritual of worship of ancestral spirits carried out by Hindu-Buddhist. However, as Islam came to the archipelago, this tradition was transformed so that it became a tradition containing local wisdom that synergized with Islamic values. This article uses a qualitative method of field research. Data was obtained by conducting observations, interviews and literature review. Data analysis techniques are condensation, data presentation, and concluding. This study found that the Nyadran tradition conveys many values and messages of Islamic education following the Quran and hadith in its implementation. The educational values are the values of aqidah, shari'ah values and moral values. While the messages conveyed through the Nyadran tradition include invitations to maintain cleanliness, remember death, and be devoted to parents and others.

Nilai-Nilai Religius Dalam Peribahasa Madura

The Madurese view of life cannot be separated from the religious values they profess. It is a fact that almost all Madurese are adherents of Islam. Their adherence to their religion is the identity of the Madurese that showed in their language and behavior. One form of language behavior is using Madurese proverbs with religious values. This study aims to determine the religious values contained in the proverbs of Madura. This study uses a qualitative method because the data is descriptive. In addition to analyzing the religious values contained in Madurese proverbs, this study also looks at the possibility of shifting the meaning of Madurese proverbs in the current era. The results of this study demonstrate three aspects of religious values: ideology, ritual worship, and religious experience. On the ideological side, there is a belief in the oneness of God as the absolute ruler in Madurese's life. The ritual aspect found worship behavior, especially the five daily prayers, that should not be abandoned. Aspects of religious experience are found in the presence of awareness and inner wealth in dealing with life's problems

Pemberdayaan dan Pendampingan Ekonomi Pesantren An-Nur Semanding Tuban Jawa Timur

The activities of students in Islamic boarding schools are not only about matters of worship rituals. Not only carrying out activities that include spiritual aspects such as learning the Koran, praying and others. There are other aspects that also contribute to building activities in Islamic boarding schools, namely economic activities. These economic activities are in the form of community empowerment and assistance that have an impact on the surrounding community, especially empowerment in the economic field. As done by Pondok Pesantren An-Nur Semanding Tuban. Economic empowerment here is in the form of distributing bottled mineral water. Mineral water is packaged in a container which is then labeled 'AINUR' (an acronym for Air Asli Sendang Pancur) which is a spring owned by An-Nur Islamic Boarding School located in Sendang Pancur Village, Semanding District, Tuban Regency, East Java. This is because the environment in the Islamic boarding school has abundant assets and potential water resources. In addition, human resource assistance (students) is also needed. To empower these assets and potentials, assistance is needed starting from the production mechanism to the distribution process that involves the surrounding community. Assistance is carried out using the Asset Based Community Development method or better known as the ABCD mentoring method. By using the ABCD mentoring method which includes: Preparing (preparation); Discovery (find); Dream (future dream); define (map/define assets); Design (designing/connecting and mobilizing assets/action planning) and Destiny (conducting monitoring) can be used as a basis or reference in the process of mentoring and community empowerment in developing the pesantren economy.

Kotaru Chettiars' Wedding Rituals of Pavom Puja and the Hidden Social Status Symbol in the Foot Worship Ritual

Each caste follows different wedding rituals with a specific meaning. Basically, there are two important rules in a caste. First rule tells who you should not marry and second rule tells who u can marry. The first rule is strict than the second rule. There is no society that does not follow this rule. On that basis, the Kotaru Chettiars are also following the marriage ceremony of their caste group. The kinship structure formed by marriages and the exchange of brides have certain peculiarities. 'Bringing', 'Giving' means bringing the bride and giving to the groom. This happens within the intimate relationship and outside the relationship. In this type of marriage relationship, in South Indian regions, both bride and groom’s family are considered equal. But in North India, the tradition is just opposite where bride givers are considered inferior and bride takers are considered superior. So, in the north Indian marriage relationship, the bridegroom's feet are washed by the father of the bride, 'Pavom Puja' is followed. But in South Indian tradition, the groom and the bride fall at the feet of their father and mother and worship their feet. But the Chettiars living in Kumari, a part of South India, are following the North Indian marriage laws, Pavom Puja. What is the reason for this? This article will be an attempt to restore the hidden historical background behind the rituals of Pavom Puja.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX (HDI) IN THE QUR'AN FROM THE QURAISH SHIHAB'S PERSPECTIVE

<em>The Human Development Index (HDI) is composed of three dimensions: education, health, and living standards. Using Islamic thought, this human development can be realized. The term human, which can be interpreted as a trust-bearing caliph, is associated with negative predispositions in themselves, and humans are associated with the process of human creation, which refers to psychological and spiritual traits, in the Quran Surah 51 verse 56. The study's goal is to look into how the concept of human development is defined in QS. Tafsir Al Misbah 51: 56 The hermeneutic method was used, with the interpretation of Quraish Shihab through the interpretation of Al-Misbah. According to the findings, Shihab defines worship as "all activities directed toward Allah." And the task of caliphate is included in the definition of worship, where every human movement and activity, even every act for welfare and prosperity that leads to Allah, is a worship similar to ritual worship that is carried out and is jihad in Allah's way. The paper's recommendation is that indicators of spirituality and religiosity be added to the Islamic Human Development Index.</em>

Sejarah Pemikiran Dakwah Islam Isa Anshary Tahun 1940-1969

This article aims to reconstruct the history of Isa Anshary's Islamic da'wah thought which is still not widely found in Islamic historiography in Indonesia. This study uses an intellectual history approach (intellectual history) and historical actor theory. The method used in this study is the historical method through four stages, namely data collection or sources (heuristics), source criticism, interpretation and historiography. Based on the historical approach, theory, and method used, this research is not only descriptive-narrative, but also analytical-descriptive by elaborating the sources obtained. The results of this study indicate that Isa Anshary was a scholar who throughout his life struggled for the da'wah of Islam. Isa Anshary's Islamic da'wah thought is complex and integral to aspects of human life. That is, the arena of da'wah is not limited to just inviting ritual worship, but must enter other aspects such as education, economics, and even politics. Isa Anshary's Islamic da'wah can be analyzed through his da'wah activities when he was the general chairman of the Islamic Union (Persis) and the Masyumi Party. In Persis and Masyumi, the Islamic da'wah delivered by Isa Anshary is not just a word that is conveyed, but is implemented with action, so that the thoughts and attitude of the da'wah shown by Isa Anshary have a great influence on Muslims for socio-religious and political in post-independence Indonesia.Keywords: Da'wah, Isa Anshary, Islam.

Pembinaan Akhlak Siswa Di MTsN 2 Kotamobagu

Guidance through religious activities is aimed not only at the material level but also at the divine aspect. On the other hand, religious development in shaping student morals can be referred to as an effort to maintain and improve students' religious knowledge, social skills and religious practices of students in madrasas and in the community. the point is that coaching means the efforts made by the madrasah, various religious-based productive actions. Madrasa as a place for students to get Islamic education is the basis of moral development. In this study, MTs N 2 Kotamobagu also has an equally important role in fostering students to become human beings of faith and morality. What is the role of madrasas and what steps are taken in fostering student morals are the subject of research. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of the study show that the activities carried out in madrasas are based on moral development. The effectiveness of moral development can be seen from the responses of students in participating in religious activities, the more obedient students are in carrying out rituals of worship, the more the moral values ​​possessed by students will also increase in students' efforts to learn the Al-Quran.

Contestation of Islam Nusantara: Reasoning of Pluralism in Constructing Religious Harmony in Indonesia Context

The existence of religious pluralism in Indonesia cannot be separated from the dynamics of Islamic contestation in the Archipelago. The reasoning and practice of religious pluralism have not yet received full support from Muslims. Social conflicts are often injured in practice, such as intolerance, violence, and persecution between religious believers. This study aims to reveal the significance of reasoning and practice of religious pluralism in building religious harmony in the context of the plurality of the Indonesian as a nation. This literature research seeks to explore relevant data from various sources such asbooks, proceedings, and journals (Zed, 2004: 2-3). Data analysis was conducted through content analysis related to Indonesia's concept and practice of religious pluralism. This study shows that the reasoning and practice of religious pluralism have great significance for shaping the understanding, awareness, and religious attitudes of the majority of Indonesian Muslims who are tolerant in responding to differences in faith, worship rituals, and religious cultures. This religious attitude can display the moderate face of Islam in interfaith social and humanitarian interactions in society. The dialectical reasoning of religious pluralism in this study resulted in five basic findings, namely: Islam Nusantara: a localized meaning of Islam; religious plurality from a multiculturalism perspective; pluralism reasoning in building inclusive religious attitudes; religious meeting point towards religious harmony; and Pancasila (Five Principles of the republic) as the indigenous style of Islam Nusantara. The original form of Islamic contestation in the Archipelago is reflected in Pancasila is a common consensus, the estuary of encounter, and the style of the struggle of Islam Nusantara to date.

To Bury or to Burn? The Conflict between Environment for the Dead and Living Space of the Urbanization Process in Contemporary Vietnam

A grave in the cemetery or a cremation urn in a pagoda is the eternal resting place of the deceased in Vietnamese belief. It is a sacred place, playing a central role in funeral and worship rituals. Outwardly, it appears to be a place that has been separated from secular life, but in reality, every cemetery is a secular space under the management of the government or private companies. The process of urbanization in Vietnam over the past decades has caused cemeteries to increase their charges rapidly, thus, the conflict between the environment for the dead (nơi an nghỉ/nơi mai táng/nghĩa trang) and the living space is increasingly fierce. In that context, cremating and sending the cremation urn of loved ones to the temple seems like a reasonable solution for many families nowadays. However, the diversity of religions and beliefs in Vietnam along with the confusion or loss of urns in some pagodas recently has led to the debate of burial or cremation becoming a very passionate topic among the family and the whole society. Based on the anthropology of death approach, this research focuses on the contemporary discourses on the concept of the afterlife as well as the challenges caused by the massive urbanization process in Vietnam over the past three decades. This research endeavors to discover how the Vietnamese government and people are facing these challenges.

Bisnis Peralatan Sembahyang Ditinjau Dari Etika Kristen

There are several business sectors that disturb the tranquility of Christian life, types of business: producers of prayer paper, producers of hio or incense to hold ritual worship of gods, the making of statues of gods of worship. If the businessman is a non-Christian then it will certainly not cause problems, but if the businessman is a Christian then bring him into a dilemmatic state. What is the attitude of Christians towards life for this business of prayer equipment. First, it is indicated the problem of how the character of Christian businessmen is viewed from Christian Ethics. Christian business ethics in highlighting all business activities of Christians, including the production of prayer equipment should also be reviewed from the basis of devotion. The basis of devotion from biblical excavation in the context of devotion to mammon or to God is the basis for important considerations for Christians in conducting these business activities. Second, it is indicated that the problem of whether the business engaged in by Christians who produce prayer equipment fulfills the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus. The business of prayer equipment if it is a contextualization of the gospel into the business area that is a means of preaching the gospel, it will be a separate consideration, because in the business the prayer equipment becomes a forum for the implementation of the great Commission. Which resulted in the conclusion of the study answering the study regarding the title of this study.

The contextualisation of Christian Eucharistic worship in Pakistan

ABSTRACT This research paper is an attempt to explore contextual dynamics in the Christian Eucharistic liturgy of Pakistan. The debate about the adoption of indigenous elements in Christian worship is linked to the history of Christian missions in the Indian subcontinent. As a result of this debate, some intentional and unintentional inculturation has been made, especially in the Protestant Churches. However, the production of Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) after Vatican II enabled local Catholic clergymen to adopt cultural elements, so that worship rituals may appear natural to the worshipers. For the research semi-structured qualitative interviews were used as a method and eight theologians from both Protestant and Catholic Churches were interviewed. This research concludes that because of the deep influence of western churches on the Pakistani church, local theologians are not able to fully contextualise Christian worship in the context of Pakistan. Consequently, contextualisation is mostly limited to the use of local language in Catholic Churches; however, Protestant Churches are more open to localise their liturgy.

Nature and Extent of Dohli Land Grant and Donations in the Territory of Kota State (1670–1820 CE)

The Hada rulers of Kota state were devout followers of Hindu religion, but at the same time, they demonstrated their spirit of religious toleration towards all the other religions and sects. The archival documents give sufficient data and information that the Hada rulers liberally made land grants as well as cash donations to priestly class people and temples. The grants were liberally distributed by the state for the upkeep and maintenance of temples, the priestly class, intellectuals and Brahmins. The state also constructed temples and maintained and repaired them as per requirement from time to time. Priests, monks, sages and pandits were attached to the temples with financial assistance from the state exchequer. The state also ensured that regularly ritual worship is performed in temples, the lamp is lighted, prasad is distributed, havan ( yajnas) and special poojas are performed on festive occasions, and bhog [food items, sweet meat, coconut, etc.] is offered to the presiding deities of the temple. The state also deployed katha vachaks [preachers] to different villages and urban centres to recite religious texts and stories on the virtues of heavenly gods. This was aimed at preserving and upholding the moral social order in the society and Varnashrama Dharma, which was followed by the Hara rulers of the Harawati region. The percentage of land granted to temples and also for charitable purposes ranged between 3% and 15% in different parganas of the state, which was higher than the land grants made by Mughal rulers.

Opening Kailasanatha: The Temple in Kanchipuram Revealed in Time and Space

Opening Kailasanatha: The Temple in Kanchipuram Revealed in Time and Space

KAROMAH KH. LATHIFI BAIDHOWI DI DESA SUKOSARI KECAMATAN GONDANGLEGI KABUPATEN MALANG

Abstract: The aims of this research are (1) Social, Cultural and Religious Aspects in the Folklore of Karomah KH. Lathifi Baidhowi (2) describes the socio-cultural aspects contained in folklore, (3) explains the functions and public responses to folklore, (4) describes the implementation of folklore as teaching material for Indonesian literature at IAI AL-Qolam. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, using a fixed case study design strategy. The data in this study are in the form of sentences and paragraphs. There are two sources of data in this study, namely primary data sources originating from informants or sources at the folklore place of Karomah KH. Lathifi Baidhowi is here. Sources of secondary data in the study came from stories in the Biography book and data from interviews with the Community/Santri. Data collection techniques in this study through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study is a qualitative data analysis technique using an interactive analysis model. The results of this study are four (1) the origin and structural analysis of the folklore of Karomah KH. Lathifi Baidhowi the theme of folklore is about people's belief in stories. The plot used is a forward plot, the character in the story of Karomah KH Lathifi as Msrsyid Toriqoh who makes accusations to several areas around East Java. The setting of the story is divided into two,namely the setting of the place and the setting of time. (2) The social aspects of thisfolklore include social aspectsrelated to religiousissues, cultural aspects in this study include people's beliefs. (3) Community responses and the function of folklore, namely the benefits of several Karomah and ritual worship activities according to Islamic teachings. (4) Implementation of the folklore of Karamah KH. Lathifi Baidhowi as a literature teaching material at IAI Al-Qolam is appropriate and relevant and can be used as literature learning material.

The Role of Students in Improving the Quality of Education and Community Religion

The religious quality of a person cannot be judged by the quantity of worship he performs in the mosque or prayer room. The religious quality of a person can be judged from how sincere he is in socializing with society and nature. This paper attempts to describe the role of real working group students (KKN) at UIN North Sumatra Medan in improving the religious quality of the community during the month of Ramadan in Hessa Perlompongan Village. The method used in this paper is a qualitative descriptive study method. Data collection is based on reports that researchers collect in KKN activities in Hessa Perlompongan Village, through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that UIN North Sumatra Medan students who carry out KKN in Hessa Perlompongan Village are happily welcomed by the community during the month of Ramadan. This is due to the role of students in inviting the community to prosper the mosque, making positive activities for children, and filling Ramadan activities with worship rituals and lectures "spiritual showers".